Asphalt Steel Wheel Roller Operator - Duncan, SC

Colas Canada; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Asphalt Steel Wheel Roller Operator. This role focuses on ensuring safety and efficiency in road and commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will operate heavy machinery, conduct inspections, and maintain equipment while prioritizing the welfare of coworkers. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction and safety, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable firm committed to excellence.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Life Insurance

Health Plan Options

Short Term Disability Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Must have a basic knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a similar field is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate roller for compaction of asphalt and assist in job site operations.
• Conduct inspections and maintain equipment in good working order.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Knowledge

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Asphalt Roller

Job description

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company’s founding in 1955. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Reeves, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Asphalt Steel Wheel Roller Operator in Duncan, SC. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively run a roller for the compaction of asphalt and/or dirt and other materials for road and commercial construction. Asphalt Roller Operators are also expected to assist in the general operation of each job site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
• Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
• Must keep equipment clean, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
• Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of the machine.
• Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers around the machine.
• Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in similar field
• Experience working in and around construction equipment
• Driving License (preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or walk; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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